2016 JEEP CHEROKEE ECU

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the drivers side of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and pull the safety latch release lever forward(toward you). The safety latch release lever is located behind the front edge of the
hood, slightly off-center to the right.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until
it is open approximately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure
both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on theChrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
• Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport
Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go
to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/.
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR
•The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by
MOPAR featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Cherokee.
•In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium
protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle
with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar, visit your local dealership or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
JEEP CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
• Off Road Kit • Roadside Safety Kit • Cooler
• First Aid Kit • Collapsible Tote
EXTERIOR:
• Rock Rails • Front End Cover • Hood Decal
• Wheels • Splash Guards• Skid Plates
• Wheel Locks • Locking Gas Cap
INTERIOR:
• Premium Floor Mats • Emergency Roadside Kit • Molded Cargo Tray
• Security Cover • Bright Pedal Kit • Ambient Light Kit
• Slush Mats • Door Sill Guards • Katzkin Leather Interiors
• Cargo Area Cover
ELECTRONICS:
• MOPAR Web (WiFi) • Park Distance Sensors • Rear View Camera
• Remote Start • Speaker Upgrades • Electronic Vehicle
Tracking System
CARRIERS:
• Hitch-mount Bike Carrier • Sport Utility Bars • Roof-mount Bike Carrier
• Roof Top Cargo Basket • Roof-mount Ski and Snowboard Carrier• Roof Cargo Box Carrier
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
218

AccessUconnect .........73,74,78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off ..................45
On ..................45
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...........45
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............200
Adding Washer Fluid .........200
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......18
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......17
AirBags ...............17
Air Bag Warning Light. .17, 24, 164
Driver Knee Air Bag ........22
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........23,192
Event Data
Recorder (EDR) .......24,192
FrontAirBag ............17
Passenger Knee Air Bag ......22
Rollover ...............17
SideImpacts ............17
AirBagLight..............24
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ....200
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....200
Air Conditioning .....51,52,55,57
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....200
Air Conditioning System .......200
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............11
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....12,170
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .198, 200 Disposal ..............200
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .163
APP Uconnect Access ..........75
Appearance Care ...........200
Assistance Towing ..........163
Audio Jack ............89,104
Automatic Headlights ......41,170 Automatic High Beams
........41
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............55
Automatic Transmission AddingFluid ...........199
FluidType ............199
AxleFluid...............199
Axle Lubrication ............199
Background Themes Uconnect8.4A ...........97
Uconnect8.4N .......97,114
Battery .................200
Charging System Light .....163
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....200
BrakeFluid ..............199
Brakes.................200
Brake System .............200
FluidCheck ............199
Master Cylinder .........200
Warning Light ..........167
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............40
Bulb Replacement ..........215
Bulbs,Light..............215
Calibration, Compass .........143
Camera, Rear ..............64
Canada...............4,217
Capacities, Fluid ...........198
Caps, Filler Fuel ................210
Oil (Engine) ............200
Cargo Area Features .........157
Cargo Compartment .........157
Cargo Load Floor ...........157
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........157
CarWashes ..............200
CD (Compact Disc) Player ....88,104
Change Oil Indicator .........169
ChangingAFlatTire .........180
Charging Pad, Wireless ........150
Charging System Light ........163
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .168
Child Restraint .............
25
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Child Restraints............25
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren.............25
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren ............25
Child Seat Installation .........25
Cleaning Wheels ..............200
Windshield Wiper Blades ....200
Climate Control .....51,52,55,122
Clock...................85
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......164
Brake Warning Light .......167
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............170
Electronic Speed Control
SET Indicator ...........170
FrontFogLightIndicator ....170
HighBeamIndicator ......170
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .172
SeatBeltReminderLight ....166
Turn Signal Indicator ......170
Vehicle Security Light ......170
Clutch .................200
ClutchFluid..............200
Compact Spare Tire ..........213
Compass Calibration .........143
Cooling System ............200
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .200
Coolant Capacity .........198
Coolant Level ...........200
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....200
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....200
Inspection ............200
Points To Remember ......200
Pressure Cap ...........200
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........198, 200
Corrosion Protection .........200
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....43
CruiseLight...............43
Customer Assistance ......216, 217
Customer Programmable Features ..............143 Defects, Reporting
..........217
Defroster, Rear Window ......51,52
Defroster, Windshield .......51,52
DimmerControl.............41
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......41
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......163
Disarming, Security System ......13
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .200
Disturb .................137
Driver Cockpit ..............6
Driver's Seat Back Tilt .........34
E-85Fuel...............200
Electric Parking Brake .........60
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .70
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........43
Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight ...........164
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .........64,142
Emergency, In Case Of Brake Warning Light .......166
Jacking ..............180
Jump Starting ..........186
Overheating ............173
Towing ...............163
Engine Air Cleaner ............200
Break-In

Recommendations . . .40
Checking Oil Level ........200
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......198
Cooling ...............200
Jump Starting ..........186
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........168
Oil .............. 198, 200
Oil Filler Cap ...........200
Oil Selection ........198, 200
Overheating ............173
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............192
Ethanol.................200
Exhaust System ............200
INDEX
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Lap/Shoulder Belts...........16
Latches Hood ...............193
LightBulbs ..............215
Lights AirBag ...............24
BulbReplacement ........215
Engine Temperature Warning . .166
Fog ................170
Headlights .............41
HighBeamIndicator ......170
Hill Descent Control Indicator .172
LowFuel .............163
Security Alarm ..........170
Service ..............215
TurnSignal .............40
Load Floor, Cargo ...........157
Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren (LATCH) ..........26
Lubrication, Body ...........200
Maintenance Free Battery ......200
Maintenance,General ........200
MaintenanceProcedures.......200
Maintenance Record .........203
MaintenanceSchedule........200
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ..........168
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .......200
MediaCenterRadio ..........94
MediaHub...............116
Mirrors Heated ..........51,54,58
MOPAR Accessories .........218
Navigation ........ 107, 110, 123
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . .198
OilChangeIndicator.........169
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .....169
Oil,Engine ........... 198, 200
Capacity ..............198
Change Interval .........200
Checking .............200
Disposal ..............200
Filter ............ 198, 200 Filter Disposal
..........200
Materials Added To .......200
Recommendation .....198, 200
Viscosity .......... 198, 200
Oil Filter, Selection ..........200
Outlet Power ...............148
Overheating, Engine .........173
PaintCare...............200
Panic Alarm ...............11
Parking Brake ..............60
ParkSense................62
ParkSense Active Park Assist .....63
ParkSense System, Front And Rear .................62
ParkSense System, Rear ........62
Personalized Menu Bar ........99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) . . .131
Phone (Pairing) .........112, 133
Phone (Uconnect) .....95,117, 131
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............212
Power Glass Sunroof ...........66
Inverter ..............147
Outlet (Auxiliary
Electrical Outlet) .........148
Power Shade Close .................67
O

pen.................67
Preparation For Jacking .......181
Programmable Electronic Features ..............143
Purchase Apps UconnectAccess ......76,126
Radio.............85,93,115 Balance and Fade .........86
Equalizer ..............86
Operation ..............87
Presets ...............100
Setting the Clock ..........85
Radio Screens .............97
Radio(SoundSystems)......85,93
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....42
RearCamera ..............64
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Rear Park Assist System........62
Rear ParkSense System ........62
RearSeat,Folding...........35
RecreationalTowing .........158 Shifting Into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) .........160
Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............160
Shifting Out Of Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) .........162
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............162
Refrigerant ...............200
Release, Hood .............193
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Remote Starting System ........12
ReplacementBulbs..........215
Reporting Safety Defects .......217
Restraint, Head .............30
RollOverWarning ............5
Schedule, Maintenance .......200
SDCardPort...........89,104
Seat Belt Seat Belt Pretensioner ......17
SeatBeltMaintenance........200
Seat Belts ................16
AdjustableShoulderBelt .....16
Pretensioners ...........16
Seats................32,37 Adjustment .............34
Head Restraints ..........30
Heated ...............37
RearFolding ............35
Seatback Release .......34,35
Tilting ................34
Vented................38
Ventilated .............38
Security Alarm ............170
Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Security Alarm ...........12
Selec-Terrain .............156
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze).............198 Shifting
Power Transfer Unit, Shifting
Into Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ......... 160, 162
Transfer Case, Shifting Into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....160
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....162
Shift Lever Override .........190
Signals, Turn ...........40,170
Siri................ 118, 119
Sirius Satellite Radio ......88,101
Traffic & Weather .........110
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........111
Sound Systems (Radio) .........85, 104, 107
SpareTire............ 213, 214
SparkPlugs..............198
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..........198
Oil .................198
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............43
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......45
Distance Setting
(ACC Only) ...........44,47
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .....47
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....43
Starting Remote ...............12
Steering TiltColumn .............39
Wheel, Heated ...........38
Wheel, Tilt .............39
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .142
Stuck, Freeing .............189
Sunroof Venting ...............67
SunRoof ................66
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag................17
Telescoping Steering Column .....39
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................55
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....28
Text Messaging ......96,121, 127,
138, 139
INDEX
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Tie Down Hooks, Cargo........157
Tilt Steering Column ..........39
Tires............... 212, 213
Air Pressure ...........212
Changing .............180
Compact Spare ..........213
General Information ....212, 213
Jacking ..............180
Pressure Warning Light .....164
SpareTire ......... 213, 214
Tire Service Kit ............174
ToOpenHood.............193
Towing.................158 Disabled Vehicle .........191
Recreational ...........158
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome.............158
Trailer Towing .............158
Trailer And Tongue Weight . . .158
Trailer Towing Guide .........158
Trailer Weight .............158
Transfer Case Fluid ................199
Transmission Fluid ............ 199, 200
Maintenance ...........200
TurnSignals ...........40,170
Uconnect Access ...........73,74,78
Account ..........74,78,82
Maintaining Your Account .....78
Registration .........74,125
Remote Features ..........82
Using Access ............77
Via Mobile Apps ..........76
Uconnect 5.0 ..............85
Uconnect 8.4A ..........97,124
Helpful Tips For Bluetooth ....140
Mute ................136
Phonebook.............136
Transfer Ongoing Call Between
Handset And Vehicle ......136
Voice Recognition Tips ......137
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
SiriusXM Travel Link .......129
Voice Texting ...........137 Uconnect8.4AN.........97,124
Uconnect Access
.........73,124
APP .................75
In Vehicle Features .........79
PurchaseApps ........76,126
Yelp ................128
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) Making A Phone Call . . .131, 137
Receiving A Call .........131
Uconnect Phone. .112, 131, 136, 138
Uconnect Voice Command . . .90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 112, 136
USBPort.............89,104
Using Access Uconnect ..............77
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . . .28
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming...13
Ventilated ................37
Via Mobile Apps Uconnect ..............76
Voice Command ....90,91,92,93,
94, 95, 96, 112, 114, 136
Voice Recognition System (VR) .....90,91,92,93,
94, 95, 96, 112, 136, 137
Warning, Roll Over ............5
Washer Adding Fluid ...........200
Rear .................42
Washers, Windshield ..........42
Washing Vehicle ............200
WheelAndWheelTrim........200
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care. . .200, 214
Wind Buffeting .............69
Windshield Washers ..........42
Fluid ................172
Windshield Wiper Blades ......200
Windshield Wipers ...........42
Wiper Blade Replacement ......200
Wiper,Rear...............42
Wireless Charging Pad ........150
INDEX
225